PRODUCTION & MANUFACTURING | ReseARCh ARTICle An integer linear programming for a comprehensive reverse supply chain

1* Abstract: Reverse supply chain is a cycle of recovery for the products and materials used by the customers but can be returned to the chain performing some opera- tions. Due to significance of reverse supply chain in the content of environmental and economical aspects, we formulate a mathematical model of reverse multi- layer multi-product supply chain for minimizing the total costs including returning, disassembly, processing, recycling, remanufacturing, and distribution centers. The presented model is an integer linear programming model being solved using Lingo 9 software. Numerical experiments are conducted to gain insight into the proposed model. The solutions provide a decision aid stream strengthening the concept of reverse supply network design and analysis for profit-making organization.

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